A recurring problem with exhibits and stands is vandalism. Anything that sticks out will be broken off either by curious visitors or teenagers trying to impress. Since the Radsense sensor is radar based, it can solve this problem once and for all.
At EIS (Energisenteret) they have an exhibit showcasing fire hazards in farming. In the Pigsty there is a game for kids (developed by Maketronics in 2019) where they insert foam balls to “feed” piglets. When more balls are needed, they trigger a model of a Sows head & soundfile. The trigger was originally made using a fairly standard Ultrasonic sensor mounted on top of the box. Once that sensor was torn off a couple times, it was re-positioned (as in the image below) to make it harder to destroy.
Despite this secluded position, visitors still managed to damage it. When looking for a solution, we offered a minor firmware rewrite combined with the Radsense 1. Thanks to the ease of use, it took just minutes to install and hook up the sensor behind the solid glassfiber wall, making it near impossible to destroy the triggering mechanism.
With a sensor based on radar, you are not limited to the obvious placement. The sensor will see through wood, plaster, fibers and anything non-metal making it possible to design experiences formerly not possible. You can trigger things without the sensor ever being visible. It’s just there and works. Using high-quality relays from Omron will ensure hundreds of thousands triggers without an error, so if you want something to happen as someone walks past something, just place it inside the roof or wall. Trigger video players, HDMI, lights, alarms or anything else – with nothing more than a screwdriver, wire and snips.
With traditional sensors ssuch as PIR and Ultrasound, exhibits/lights/video may turn off if the user stands still due to engaging content. Radsense is the perfect solution for triggering in Museums, Science Centers and other Exhibits. As opposed to other sensors, it really knows if someone is present and it can detect you smallest movement. Click here to see the customers video showing it in action at EIS.